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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 237.44 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 237.44 and 127.68 is: 191.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 237.44 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/237.44 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 237.44 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 30,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,316.34/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.65

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